Mini Poppy the Unicorn – Free Crochet Pattern

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Are you ready to make the perfect smaller version of your favorite unicorn design? This free mini unicorn crochet pattern gives you the convenience of creating a smaller, quicker amigurumi while using the same yarn as the original. You can even use plush yarn for a larger, snuggly version of Mini Poppy!

Side-by-side comparison of Mini Poppy the Unicorn crocheted in two different yarn weights: worsted weight yarn (small size) and plush velvet yarn (larger size). This showcases the versatility of this free mini unicorn crochet pattern.

Mini Poppy the Unicorn is the smaller amigurumi unicorn version of the original design. If you are looking for the popular, larger unicorn crochet pattern, you can find the Poppy the Unicorn pattern here. You can also find the free crochet unicorn lovey pattern to match!

I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:

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I would classify this amigurumi unicorn as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Close-up of Mini Poppy the Unicorn's face, showing her crocheted horn, ears, and blue mane. Get the free mini unicorn crochet pattern here!

Free Crochet Pattern for Mini Poppy the Unicorn

Pattern Specifics

Measurements: Approximately 5.5” tall (sitting) or 8” tall (standing)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight:  Medium (4), Worsted
Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (white): 66 yds, color B (aqua): 38 yds, color C (light blue): 11 yds, color D (royal blue): 9 yds, color E (gray): 2 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes, small amount of black yarn

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
  • All pieces, with the exception of the curls, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
  • Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
  • Body, head, legs, arms, and horn require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Finished white body filled with stuffing for the mini unicorn crochet pattern.

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front of the face. The 9 sts between the two st markers sit flat and indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert them between R8-9, with 9 sts between. Do not attach the backs to the safety eyes yet. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

The head of the unicorn after R10, prior to placing the safety eyes.
Placement for the safety eyes on the head of the small unicorn amigurumi.

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Using black yarn, add two eyelashes from the same stitch that you inserted your safety eyes, over 1 stitch. Attach safety eye backings. See tutorial photos.

The head of the small unicorn amigurumi after R11, when it is time to add the embroidered eyelashes.
Embroidering the eyelashes near the eye on Mini Poppy the Unicorn, step 1.
Embroidering the eyelashes near the eye on Mini Poppy the Unicorn, step 2.
Embroidering the eyelashes near the eye on Mini Poppy the Unicorn, step 3.
Embroidering the eyelashes near the eye on Mini Poppy the Unicorn, step 4.
Embroidering the eyelashes near the eye on Mini Poppy the Unicorn, step 5.
The eyelashes have been embroidered on both eyes of the small unicorn amigurumi.

R12-15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R21: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

The final round of the mini unicorn head, prior to sewing the hole closed.
The hole left from the last round of the small amigurumi unicorn has been sewn closed.
The finished white head of the mini unicorn crochet pattern.

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5-6:1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R8: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, to close the ear, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 2 unworked sts at the end of the fold. (3 sts) See tutorial photos.

Insert hook through the remaining 2 unworked sts, pinch the bottom of the ear to bring each end together, and working through both sides, join the ear with 1 SC. See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Finished white ears, ready for sewing onto the head of the mini unicorn crochet pattern.

Hair Curls A (make 2)

Using color B (shown as aqua):

R1: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

R2: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

R3: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

R4: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

Crocheting the hair curls for the small unicorn amigurumi pattern, part 1.
Crocheting the hair curls for the small unicorn amigurumi pattern, part 2.
Crocheting the hair curls for the small unicorn amigurumi pattern, part 3.
Crocheting the hair curls for the small unicorn amigurumi pattern, part 4.
Crocheting the hair curls for the small unicorn amigurumi pattern, part 5.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

The finished hair curls A for the free mini unicorn crochet pattern.

Hair Curls B (make 2)

Using color C (shown as light blue):

R1: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

R2: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

R3: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

The finished hair curls B for the free mini unicorn crochet pattern.

Hair Curls C (make 2)

Using color D (shown as royal blue):

R1: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

R2: Ch 15, 2 SC in second ch from hook, 1 SC in next st, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off. (21 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

The finished hair curls C for the free mini unicorn crochet pattern.

Horn

Using color E (shown as gray):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Small gray horn for the small amigurumi unicorn project.

Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as aqua):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as white):

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

Finished white legs with blue hooves on the small amigurumi unicorn pattern.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as aqua):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as white):

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

Finished white arms with blue hooves on the small amigurumi unicorn pattern.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach horn at R13-14, on the top of head.

Pinning the horn on top of the head of the free small unicorn amigurumi.
The crochet horn of the small unicorn amigurumi has been sewn into place, view 1.
The crochet horn of the small unicorn amigurumi has been sewn into place, view 2.

Attach an ear over R14-15, on either side of the horn, leaving about 3 sts between the horn and each ear.

Pinning the ears into place on top of the small unicorn amigurumi's head, prior to sewing.
The ears of the small unicorn crochet pattern have been sewn into place, view 1.
The ears of the small unicorn crochet pattern have been sewn into place, view 2.
The ears of the small unicorn crochet pattern have been sewn into place, view 3.

Attach head to body so horn and ears are upright, in line with the body, and the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-16 of the head.

The head of the small amigurumi unicorn has been pinned to the top of the body prior to sewing.
The head and body of the free mini unicorn crochet pattern has been sewn together, view 1.
The head and body of the free mini unicorn crochet pattern has been sewn together, view 2.
The head and body of the free mini unicorn crochet pattern has been sewn together, view 3.

Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, with the inside of each leg touching in the middle.

The legs of the mini unicorn crochet pattern have been pinned into place on the body.
The legs of Mini Poppy the Unicorn have been sewn into place on the body, view 1.
The legs of Mini Poppy the Unicorn have been sewn into place on the body, view 2.
The legs of Mini Poppy the Unicorn have been sewn into place on the body, view 3.

Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 11 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 16 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

The arms of the small unicorn amigurumi have been pinned into place on the body prior to sewing.
The arms of the free mini unicorn crochet pattern have been sewn into place on the body, view 1.
The arms of the free mini unicorn crochet pattern have been sewn into place on the body, view 2.
The arms of the free mini unicorn crochet pattern have been sewn into place on the body, view 3.

Attach one curl A to the back of the head diagonally, behind the horn and ears. Attach one curl B to the back of the head diagonally, running on top of the previous curl in the opposite direction. Attach one curl C to the back of the head diagonally, running on top of the previous curl in the opposite direction.

The curl A piece has been pinned into place on the back of the head of the mini unicorn amigurumi.
The curl piece B has been pinned into place on top of the first curl piece on the back of the small unicorn's amigurumi head.
The curl piece C has been pinned into place on top of the first 2 curl pieces on the back of the mini unicorn crochet pattern's head.
The curls for the mane have been sewn into place on the back of the small unicorn amigurumi head.

Attach remaining curl A to the back of the body diagonally, over R4-5. Attach remaining curl B to the back of the body diagonally, running on top of the previous curl in the opposite direction. Attach remaining curl C to the back of the body diagonally, running on top of the previous curl in the opposite direction.

Curl piece A has been pinned into place on the back of the body of the small crochet unicorn.
Curl piece B has been pinned into place on the back of the body on top of the first curl piece of the small unicorn amigurumi pattern.
Curl piece C has been pinned into place on the back of the body, on top of the other two curl pieces, on this small amigurumi unicorn.
The curls for the tail have been sewn into place on the back of the body for this small unicorn crochet pattern.

Free mini unicorn crochet pattern collage for Mini Poppy the Unicorn. The collage shows the finished small unicorn amigurumi in different positions. Get the free crochet pattern now!
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Mini Poppy the Unicorn, a free small unicorn crochet pattern amigurumi, made in white yarn with blue accents, in a standing position.

Tips for Perfecting Your Crochet Unicorn

  • Pinning Pieces: When sewing your pieces of this small crochet unicorn, use pins to hold them in place to ensure accurate placement.
  • Preventing Wobble: Adding a bit of extra stuffing in the neck area can prevent your amigurumi head from wobbling. Read more about this technique here.
  • Eyelash Embroidery: If you are adding lashes around your safety eyes, it’s always best to do the embroidery before you attach the safety eye backings. This gives you easier access to the stitches that sit underneath the safety eyes.
  • Don’t Lose Count: Use a stitch marker to keep track of your continuous rounds when making your small unicorn amigurumi.

Unicorn Alterations & Customizations

  • Seasonal Fun: Get creative with color changes for the holidays! Use orange, yellow, and white for a candy corn Mini Poppy (see below), or try red, green, and white for a festive Christmas look.
  • Mane Density: Adding more hair and tail curls to your mini unicorn amigurumi will create a fuller, dramatic mane.
  • Rainbow Effect: Change colors for each strand of the hair curls to create a beautiful rainbow unicorn.
  • Plush Yarn Size Change: Using a plush yarn like Bernat Velvet or Parfait Chunky creates the perfect size plush amigurumi unicorn. I especially love this pattern in velvet yarn! Below you can see some examples!
    • Parfait Chunky Mini Unicorn: For the candy corn version of Mini Poppy in the first image below, I used a 5.0mm (H) crochet hook with the Parfait Chunky yarn. This made my finished unicorn nearly double in size from the original worsted weight version.
    • Bernat Velvet Mini Unicorn: For the second and third images below, I used a 4.0mm (G) crochet hook with the Bernat Velvet yarn. This made my finished unicorn about 7.5″ tall while sitting and 10.5″ tall when standing. That’s about 2-3″ larger than the original Mini Poppy in worsted weight yarn!
Mini Poppy the Unicorn crocheted in seasonal candy corn colors (orange, yellow, white). This customization demonstrates color changes for the free mini unicorn crochet pattern.
Mini Poppy the Unicorn crocheted in soft Bernat Velvet yarn, showcasing the plush size option available with this small unicorn amigurumi pattern.

Mini vs. Original: Comparing Poppy Sizes

Are you curious about the size difference? See Mini Poppy next to the original pattern. Both can be made using the same yarn weight, giving you two great size options, without changing your supplies.

More Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

If you enjoyed making this free mini unicorn crochet pattern, be sure to check out some of my other popular free amigurumi animal patterns!

You can find all of my other amigurumi crochet patterns right here on my blog. For the full collection of free crochet animal patterns, check out the collection.

First published July 2021.

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23 Comments

  1. I’m having trouble with keeping the curls curled. Do you have any suggestions on how to do that?

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    1. Hello! The curls may need to be twisted in the right direction as they sometimes get twisted the opposite way which straightens them out. If you are still wanting them to be more curly, just add extra increases along the chain. Hope that helps!

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